hemicellulose
/ˌhɛmɪˈsɛljʊloʊs/
noun
- A type of complex carbohydrate found in plant cell walls, along with cellulose, that helps give plants their structure.
- Hemicellulose is an important component of wood and plant fibers.
- The hemicellulose in the straw makes it tough and difficult to digest.
- Scientists study hemicellulose to find new ways to make biofuels.